If you have concerns about your child's feet, speak to a podiatrist. You can find your local private podiatrist at rcpod.org.uk/find-a-podiatr… or check with your local NHS service to find out more about what podiatry services are available.
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Our new cohort of OT apprentices.. first day of induction week today! 28 apprentices (not all in photo!) ready to start their journey to becoming an occupational therapist! So excited to join them on this journey! #cohort2024 💚 UoWFEHW

HUGE NEWS FROM THE TCS London Marathon!!!

19-year-old Lloyd Martin has just finished and has become the youngest ever person with Down’s Syndrome to complete a full marathon*!!! 🏃‍♂️

Lloyd is a legend and history maker - breaking down barriers - bravo. 👏

Did you know an irregular heartbeat can often be detected during a podiatry screening? Podiatrists can detect Atrial Fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that causes 20% of strokes.
#UKFootHealthWeek24

Did you know that 1 in 10 people over the age of 55 are likely to have a loss of sensation in their feet? Your podiatrist can help check this.
#UKFootHealthWeek24

There are over 100 muscles, ligaments and tendons working to stabilise your foot. That's a lot of moving parts! Your feet are a masterpiece of engineering, your podiatrists helps keep them that way.
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As experts of the foot and lower limb, podiatrists are best placed to assess your issues, diagnose the cause and reduce your pain. You can find a private podiatrist at rcpod.org.uk/find-a-podiatr… or check with your local NHS service for NHS podiatry care options.
#UKFootHealthWeek24

Check out resources to help us celebrate #GreenerAHP week 🌿🧩 #AHPs The Dudley Group

It’s #GreenerAHP Week. The launch webinar is at 10.00 today. Book free tickets here: lnkd.in/e_BH66dc

Motivated by all of those running in London, I took the road to do a half marathon this afternoon!
Happy with my time, especially after a busy week since coming back from Australia.
Excited to see if I can improve on this time for my first official half marathon in Chester 🏃‍♀️

In her latest blog, Dr Ros Leslie, Chief Allied Health Professional, reflects on 'staff who hold the team together' - the first local Support Worker Celebration Day led by AHPs. This was recognition of the non-registered Nursing and AHP workforce. Read on: bit.ly/4av3B0x

Want to know about hosting healthcare students in care homes and domiciliary services? Join our 'Healthcare Student Placements in Care Homes - Engagement Event' on the 11th of April 14:00-15:00!eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthcare-s… Skills for Care Black Country Integrated Care System (ICS) NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB) Black Country AHP Council

🌟 Celebrating British Science Week 2024! 🌟

Podiatry is a field that combines innovative science with the reward of making a real difference in people's lives. Passionate about sports medicine, surgery, or paediatric care? ➡️ rcpod.org.uk/become-a-podia…

#BSW24 #studypodiatry

To all my fellow women….

Very well deserved both! Great to see AHPs recognised at the #RoyalAwards The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust 🏥 RWT AHPs Black Country AHP Council

More incredible work by @bc_faculty please retweet and share with all your networks, these resources are for EVERYONE! 🌈

NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB) Black Country Integrated Care System (ICS) Sally Roberts Shajeda Ahmed Midlands AHPs Suzanne Rastrick david nicholson
#AHP #nurse

Honestly feeling so ‘grateful not lucky’ as summarised today! 🤩
What a team! And what amazing opportunities. Feeling so appreciated 💕

What an amazing day at our FIRST EVER Black Country Support Workers Celebration Day 💙 So proud of the team I work alongside, especially Lorraine Allchurch for all her inspirational efforts to make this event happen! Black Country AHP & Nursing Faculty Black Country AHP Council

What a day! 3 keys themes from today summarised amazingly by Ros Leslie, PhD:
1. Positive impact of Support Workers
2. Growth, learning and resilience
3. Sharing and showcasing
#SupportWorkerCelebrationDay

Bring on the next 👏🏼 Black Country AHP & Nursing Faculty

An amazing article around Apprenticeships and opportunities at RWT and the resources across the Black Country! Black Country AHP & Nursing Faculty #Apprenticeships #AHPs